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Arizona Prairie Dog Tests Positive for Plague

Plague poses a risk to rabbits, rodents, squirrels--and people.

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Two Cabins Now Open at Lost Dutchman & Patagonia Lake

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Why Phoenix Won't Shut Down Trails in Excessive Heat

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Prescott and Kaibab NFs Lift Fire Restrictions and Closures

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Saguaro Vandalism Angers Locals at Cave Creek

Someone spray-painted seven iconic cacti last week.

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Zion NP Trails Remain Closed after Floods

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National Forests Reopening after Fire Closures

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Flash Floods in Havasupai Area Lead to Evacuations

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Dog Saves Owner from Rattlesnake Bite

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Parking Restrictions Implemented at Horseshoe Bend

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Black Bear Relocated from Mt. Lemmon

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Sabino Canyon Shuttle Could Be Closed for Months

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Search for Missing Park Ranger Renewed after 38 Years

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Behind the Scenes of the Prescott National Forest Wildfire Precautions

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State Park Pass Holders Now Get a Free Magazine Subscription

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Lessons from the 2018 Arizona Wildfire Season

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Phoenix Officials Urge Safe Hot-Weather Hiking

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Visit National Forest Sites for Free on Saturday

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Four Arizona National Forests Now Have Fire Closures

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Phoenix Bans Dogs on Trails When It's 100+ Degrees

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Havasupai Lodge 2019 Reservations Open Friday

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Beware Aggressive Coyotes on the Loop Trail

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National Forests Close Areas in Rare Move to Prevent Wildfire

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Oracle State Park Adding Campsites, Cabins in $4 Million Makeover

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Apache-Sitgreaves NF to Close Areas Due to Fire Danger

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Arizona Comes Up Short on Environment This Year, Says Report

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Hiker Discovers 1,000-Year-Old Pottery at Arizona Strip

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Phoenix Man Dies After Fall at Horseshoe Bend

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Access to South Kaibab Trail, Yaki Point Will Close at Grand Canyon

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Northern AZ National Forests Under Stage II Fire Restrictions Starting Friday

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Illegal Campfire Started the Tinder Wildfire

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Firefighters Rescue Hiker Overcome by Heat on Camelback Mountain

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Grand Canyon's North Rim Set to Open May 15

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Rainbow Bridge Earns International Dark Sky Sanctuary Status

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Most of Arizona Under Fire Restrictions This Week

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Visit Grand Canyon for Free on Saturday

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C.C. Cragin Reservoir Closed Due to Low Water Levels

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Lake Mead to Close Two Trails for Summer

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Forest Service Warns Campers: Be Careful with Fire this Weekend

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Arizona Trail Association Announces AZT in a Day

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Roads Opening for Spring in Coconino & Apache-Sitgreaves NFs

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Saguaro NP Admission Free on March 31

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Glen Canyon Wants Your Input on New Concessionaires

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Highway Construction to Begin at South Mountain Park

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Police Seek Info in Vandalism Case at Tonto NF Campground

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Pipeline Breaks Force Water Restrictions at Grand Canyon

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Sabino Canyon Shuttles to Switch to Electric Vehicles

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Visitation Booms at Arizona's State Parks

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Odds of Getting a Wave Permit Plummet as Demand Spikes

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Fossil Creek Permits Now on Sale

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Drone Starts Wildfire North of Flagstaff

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BLM Fast-Tracks Plans for Grand Staircase-Escalante

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Fox Bit Cyclist at Saguaro National Park

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Tusayan-Grand Canyon Shuttle Starts March 1

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9 Spots to See Blooms in an Off Year for Wildflowers

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Kaibab National Forest Adds 2 New Cabin Sites

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Councilwoman Drops "Stupid Hiker" Law

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How to Donate Your State Tax Refund to the Parks

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Tonto National Forest Sites Free for Presidents' Day

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More Westerners Identify as Conservationists, Poll Finds

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Arizona Groups Lobby for Public Lands, Water

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Hikers: Beware Renaissance Fest Traffic to Popular Trailheads

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Joshua Tree NP Debuts Shuttle Service

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New Senate Bill Would Protect Existing National Monuments

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North Mountain Tower Road Closes

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Havasupai Falls Camping Permits on Sale Thursday

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Popular South Mountain Trail Reopens January 20

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Coronado National Forest Wants Your Input on Fee Increases

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Teen Rescued After Night on Capitol Butte

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Sen. Flake Moves to Lift Protections for Mexican Gray Wolves

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Tonto National Forest Announces 2018 Free Days

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Saguaro National Park Wants Your Opinion on Fee Increase

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Tonto National Forest Campground Reopens

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White Mountains Roads Closed for Winter

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Rabid Fox Bites Hiker in Oak Creek Canyon

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Coconino National Forest Announces Free Days for 2018

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Pima Canyon Trailhead Construction Nears End

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Tonto National Forest Shuts Down Tortilla Campground

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Severe Drought Returns to Arizona

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Demand for National Forest Christmas Trees Growing

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